Phoenix Suns 113, Cleveland Cavaliers 129
NBA · 2025-12-31 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Phoenix Suns 129–113 on 2025-12-31 in NBA play, a 16-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:55 swung win probability 48% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Phoenix Suns lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 21 | 33 | 35 | 24 | 113 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 37 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 129 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:55 swung win probability 48% → 91%.
Why Phoenix Suns lost
- Lost Q1 21-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q1 6:55 (win probability 48% → 91% for the home side).
- Shot 47.1% eFG vs a 53.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 16–0 | Q1 6:55 | 48% → 91% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q1 1:20 | 87% → 97% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q3 11:05 | 91% → 99% |
| Phoenix Suns | 8–0 | Q3 9:49 | 99% → 94% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 9–0 | Q4 10:48 | 67% → 98% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 10–0 | Q4 6:50 | 99% → 100% |